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JUNIOR NORMAL SCHOOLS 



Alliance, Holdrege, McCook, North Platte 

Valentine 



1903 



STATE OP NEBRASKA 
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION 

LINCOLN 






state of Nebraska 
Department of Public Instruction 

Lincoln 

May 12, 1903, 
To Oounty Superintendents, School Officers and Teachers: 

Jauior Normal Schools have been established at AlliancCj 
Holdrege, McCook, North Platte and Valentine, under the 
following law passed by the Legislature of 1903: 

(House Roll No. 100) 

ESTABLISHMENT 

Section 1. That there be and there hereby is established iu 
the State of Nebraska not less than three and not more than five 
jrfijior normal schools at such time and places as are hereinafter 
designated. 

TIME AND PLACES OF HOLDING 

Sec. 2. That the terms and time of holding these junior nor- 
mal schools shall be not less than ten weeks between the first day' 
of June and the first day of September of each year; and that three 
of these junior normal schools shall be established and maintained 
in the school districts of Alliance, McCook and Valentine, and at 
not more than two other places to be determined by the stat^ 
superintendent of public instruction. Provided, That at each of 
these places the public school buildings, text books and apparatus 
of the respective school districts be placed at the service of the 
state under the jurisdiction of the state superintendent. 

ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT 

Sec. 'S. The organization and management of the junior 
normal schools shall be under the jurisdiction of the superintend- 
ent of public instruction, and he shall, as far as practicable, attend 
such junior normal schools, provide proper instructors for the 
same, and make and complete all other arrangements. 

COURSE OF STUDY 

Sec. 4. The studies pursued at these junior normal schools shall 

be a part of the regularly prescribed course of the state normal school 

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«T scliools, and students in regular attendance and pursuing and 
completing these studies in a satisfactory manner shall be granted 
a certificate to that effect, g4gned by the conductor of the junior 
nornaal school and countersigned by the state superintendent^ 
which certificate shall entitle the holder to proper credit at the 
state normal school or schools. 

APPROPRIATION 

Sec, 5. That there be and thei-e hei-eby is appropriated out of 
any moneys in the state treasury and not *>ther\vise appropriated 
the sum of twelve thousand (112,000.00) dollars for the purpose 
of establishing and maintaining said junior normal schools. 

(Now in effect.) 

REASONS FOR SUCH SCHOOLS 

The Junior Normal Schools are for those who cannot afford 
to take a complete course elsewhere. Each fall we have in the 
schools of this state over 2500 new, inexperienced teachers. Of 
Ijhe 9000 teachers employed every year, but 5^5 per cent are grad- 
aates of a college or university; but 40 per cent have a high 
school education or its equivalent; 29 per cent receive less than a 
three years' high school education, and 15 per cent have no high 
school training. These figures show that less than 16 per cent 
have anything like professional training. 

The great majority of the teachers in the territory of these 
jjinior normal schools can hardly afford to attend our state nor- 
mal school at Peru or any other normal school or college, all of 
which are located in the eastern half of the state. Many of these 
teachers are without high school advantages. Hence, the junior 
normal schools offer them their first opportunity for academic and 
professional training. Ai.d since the time for attendance at the 
junior normals comes during vacation months we expect to enroll 
over one. thousand teachers for the full term of ten weeks in the 
five schools. It is quite probable that fifteen hundred different 
teachers will be enrolled, at least a part ©f the time, as many 
counties will be incorporated with the junior normal schools un- 
der the union uowual institute law. Such an attendance means 
better teaching next year for tvv-elve or fifteen thousand school 
children in Western Nebraska. Is it not worth while? 

The teachers in the counties tributary to these schools are in 



gore need of tlie advantages and opportunities which will be of- 
fered them for academic and professional training. They deserve 
such privileges. They are vvorchy of them. They cannot afford 
to miss the advantages of these schools. By comparing notes and 
exchanging thoughts, progressive ideas on problems of education 
throughout these counties will be unified. They who do not ad- 
vance, recede. The great and far-reaching trusts committed to 
our care, as well as the spirit of the times in which we live, de- 
mand earnest and unremitting efforts to secure progress. These 
schools have been established solely in the interest of progress. 
Buch opportunities have never before been offered to the teachers 
of Western Nebraska The union normal institutes last year 
were a great help to many teachers. But the junior normal 
schools this year will be far superior to the union normal insti- 
tutes of last year. Every teacher in the territory of these schools 
who is not a college or normal school graduate, and who expects 
to teach next year, is under obligations to the people to attend the 
entire term. And those who have never taught, but who contem- 
plate teaching next year, should not apply for a certificate unless 
they jft'e willing to attend one of these schools for the entire term, 
or some other good school for an equal period. 

Those teachers who attend the full term of ten w^eek?, and 
who manifest a desire to be profited in methods, in scholarship^ in 
an increased love for the work, should be given proper credit on 
the examination by their respective county superintendents. 
Therefore, I recommend that all teachers who attend the full 
term and who make good use of every opportunity offered by 
these schools be excused from examination in every branch with a 
grade of 80 or above, and in addition thereto that a credit of 5 
per cent on the general average be given to every such teacher. 

Further, every teacher who attends any one of these schools 
for the full term of ten weeks will be worth at least $10 per 
month more to her school. I urge upon school officers then only 
simple justice when I say that they should pay higher salaries to 
those teachers who thus prepare for their work than to the indif- 
ferent teachers who do not make such preparation. There is no 
way to have better schools unless we have better teachers. Let 
the teachers prepare for their work. Let school officers pay the 
highest wages Che funds of the district will permit for the best 



qualilied teacher available. In this way, .and in this way only, 
can w^ exalt our schools. 

THE COURSE OF STUDY 

In explanation of the statement made in Section 4- of House 
iioll No» 100, relative to the course of study, I desire to say 
that classes will be organized in all the subjects required for tirsl, 
second and third grade county certificates, especial emphasis being 
given to the common branches. The science and art of school 
government will receive special attention and will be treated in a 
•common sense, practical manner. 

One of the leading features in each of these junior normals 
will be a model school, conducted by a primary teacher abreast 
the times in educational thought and practice^ By Model school, 
it is meant to have the work demonstrated by classes of children 
in the first, second and third grades in reading, numbers and lan- 
guage. The other features of the model school will comprise 
instruction in methods, busy work, nature study, etc. It will be 
a MODEL school in fact as well as in name — a school in which 
the young teacher may have the benefit of actual exercise in the 
business of instruction under the direction of a model teacher. 

Teachers should plan to take three or four academic studies, 
devoting the remainder of their time to professional training in 
the model school and in the science and art of teaching and the 
science and art of school government. To know the matter to be 
taught, and to know it thoroughly, are of themselves, though 
essential, not all that is required. There is a peculiar art of 
teaching. The details of this branch are inexhaustible, but it is 
hoped that the most important principles may be brought within 
such a compass as to afford material benefit to those who pass even 
the short term of ten weelts in any one of these schools. The 
best method of govi.rning a school — that is, of exercising such a 
moral influence in it as is most favorable to the improvement of 
t-he pupils—will form a very important part of the course designed 
to qualify teachers for their signal calling. How much is implied 
in the words, "to govern a school!" The instruction in this 
"branch will, therefore, dwell on the government of the youth as of 
paramount importance, as that part of the teacher's duty which 
demands the rarest union of qualities, which most tries the tem-^ 
per, and, when faithfully and judiciously performed, is most im- 



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portaiit and f'ar-i-eachiug in its results. *'Give me the cliild whose 
heart has embraced without violence the gentle love of obedience, 
in whom the sprightliness of youth has not encroached on defer- 
ence for authority, and I would rather have him for my son, 
though at the age of twelve he should have his alphabet to leara, 
than be compelled to struggle" with the caprice of a self-willed, 
obstinate youth, whose bosom has become a viper's ne«t of the 
itiaamiable passions, although in early attainments he may be the 
Wonder of the day.'^ 

THE IKSTRLTCTORS 

Ko discrimination has been made in the selection of the faculty 
for the several schools. In each school the instructors are men 
and women of scholarship, experience, integrity, — men and womeF? 
of well-known and approved educational opinions. They are 
amoncr the ablest school men and women of the state. Thev are 
acquainted with the public school system; with the needs of the 
public schools and especially the needs of the rural schools. They 
kfiow the needs of the hour and the demands of the future. They 
are men and women of heart power as well as brain power. Each 
iHstructor is peculiarly fitted for the v/ork he is to do; peculiarly 
fitted for the school to which he has been assigned. 

TUITION AKD ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS 

These Junior Normal Schools will be absolutely free to all 
teachers and prospective teachers of Nebraska. Not even an in- 
stitute fee can be charged. Attendants must be '^fourteen year^ 
of age, of good moral character, and of good physical health,"" 
who '^'havc a fair knowledge of the common school branches such 
as may be obtained in the country schools or in the lower eight 
grades of well organized city schools." 

REDUCED RAILROAD RATES 

The railroads make a rate of one and one-third fare for the 
iK)und trip on the certificate plan for certain dates. Teachers 
should not fail t'o take receipts when they purchase their tickets* 
This will entitle them to return at a otie-third fare. Otherwise 
they will have to pay full fare both ways. Tickets will be sold 
at this rate, the "going" dates limited to June 6, 7 and 8, and 
August 9 and 10, good returning on or before August 17. Dat^s 
for Valentine will be one week later. 



SPECIAL FEATURES 

A cmiference hour will be held each day of tiie term to give 
teachers an opportunity to receive special help from their instruct* 
or» on perplexing problems, questions, etc., except on certain days 
when this hour will be given over to the cou*nty superintendents 
to discuss with their own teachers matters of special interest and 
importance relative to the work in the home county. 

There will be an art exhibit containing a collection of beauti- 
ful and interestkig pictures suitable for schoolroom decorati<|ll. 
The subjects were selected by Horace K. Turner of Boston from 
the huest masterpieces of the world. By rare good fortune we 
were able to secure these pictures for several days at each of these 
junior normals. 

Ilusic will be given special attention. Two classes will be 
organized in each of these schools. One class will be com- 
posed of those who read music readily. This class will meet 
about three times a week for rehearsal. It will lead the singing 
at the chapel hour each day, and will furnish music on special oc~ 
casio'US during the entire term of the school. It will give two 
concerts, the first about the middle of the term, the second near 
the close. The other class will comprise those who must 
learn the rudiments of music. It will meet five days each week 
for practice. 

There will be a strong lecture course maintained at each of 
these schools free to all teachers enrolled from counties incorpor- 
ated with the junior normal school under the union normal insti- 
tute law. Teachers from counties not so incorporated will be re- 
quired to pay the same price as that made to the general public 
for lectures, entertainments, etc., unless the county superintend 
dents in counties not uniting under this law set aside a sufficient 
amouiit of the institute fund to give their teachers a season ticket 
for the lecture course free. None of the state appropriation will 
be used to pay lecturers. This expense must be paid out of the 
kisiitute fund and public patronage. County superintendents 
should notify their own respective teachers what arrangements 
have been made with this department relative to the lecture course, 

UNIOK NORMAL INSTITUTE 

Where counties in the territory of these schools desire to be 
incorporated with them under the union normal institute law and 



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thus by a merging of state and county funds add to the efficiency 
of the school in faculty, lecture course, etc., and in many ways 
increase the power of the school to help the teachers, we shall be 
glad to comply with such requests, as we have already done at 
each of the places where the junior normal schools are to be held. 

The last week of the junior normal school will be the union 
normal institute for those counties incorporated under this law. 
Let it be kept in mind by all concerned that no tuition will be 
charged those who attend any of the junior normal schools or any 
c4" the union normal institutes connected with them. Teachers 
who attend the union normal institute should be excused from at- 
tendance at the institute held in the home county. 

If any institute be held in the home county let it be before 
the beginning of ths junior normal or after its close. This plan 
would give the junior normal schools a clear field and a fair test. 
If every county superintendent in the territory of these schools do 
their duty by them, we shall make the greatest advancement in 
the professional training of teachers ever recorded in a single 
year's work in the history of the state. 

LOYAL SUPPORT ASSURED 

The attendan«je at these schools depends almost entirely upon 
the attitude of the county superintendents, and we are pleased to 
announce that loyal support is assured from this source, as the 
following extracts from letters now on tile with this department 
prove: 

SUPT. A. SOFTLEY, Perkins County: 

'^I am thinking of advising the teachers and school boards of this coun- 
ty to make their contracts before the Junior State Normal at North Platte 
begins. I think also that it would make a material increase in the size of 
our delegation there if the contracts would contain a proviso that teachers at- 
tend the juniior normal school the full term or nearly so. If you favor the 
idea I shall send each board two contracts with the advice to use them as 
soon as possible,'* 

I favor such stipulation in the teacher's contract; provided, 
school officers will pay a salary commensurate with such prepara- 
tion. I believe teachers stand ready to meet such terms when 
there is a tenure of office and a salary guaranteed which will war- 
rant such expense and such preparation on their part. 



SUPT. ESTELLA M. DANIELS, Brown County: 

"If higher wages, as a result of a better preparation, were assured, I am 
confident that more than half of the teachers of Brown county would attend 
the entire term of ten weeks. I am counting on at least twenty-five of my 
teachers to attend the entire term, and full attendance during the institute 
week." 

SUPT. I. B. RAICHART, Dundy County: 

"It is my desire to do all that I can towards making the junior normal 
at McCook a success. I shall use our papers to assist this school in a large 
attendance from Dundy county." 

SUPT. G. M. HOPKINS, Rock County: 

"I shall do my best for the success of the Valentine junior normal 
school. I am perfectly willing that the expense of a lecture course for Rock 
county teachers at Valentine be paid out of the institute fund of this county." 

MRS W. E. HEARD, Supt. Banner County: 

"I am elated over the passage of House Roll No. loo. I shall use every 
effort possible to secure a good attendance from this county. ' ' 

SUPT. JAMES O'CONNELL, Hitchcock County: 

"It is my intention to hold a short county institute, attempting nothing 
but professional training. I shall advise all my teachers who possibly can to 
attend the junior normal at McCook." 

SUPT. IDA M. KIMBERLING, Chase County: 

"There will be quite a number of my teachers who will attend at Mc- 
Cook I want all who can to take advantage of it." 

SUPT. CONRAD PARSONS, Sioux County: 

"I am glad the junior normal bill has become a law. It is what we 
need in western Nebraska. I will do all in my power to make the school at 
Alliance a success. " 

SUPT. ALICE WILKINSON, Kimball County: 

"I am so glad that we are to have the junior normal, and nearly every 
one with whom I have spoken concerning it are much in favor of it. I like 
the plan to do away with the county institute unless there be some who 
cannot attend at Alliance." 

SUPT. H. L. FISHER, Dawes County: 

"You can depend on my hearty co-operation in the work for the junior 
normal. I believe as suggested that it is better to do away with the county 
institute." 

SUPT. H. R. DBLLINGER, Grant County: 

"You may incorporate Grant county with the junior normal school at 
Alliance. ' ' 



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SUPT. WALTER R. KENT, Sheridan County: 

"I wish you to incorporate ray county with the junior normal at Alli- 
ance under the union normal institute law- I am trying to induce the great 
majority of my teachers to go to Alliance, and I hope to succeed," 

SUPT. C, P. CHAMBERS, Cheyenne County: 

"T hope to send 25 to 40 of my teachers to AllianC'e. I surely willex- 
cuse all my teachers from attendance at institute who attend at Alliance 
one-half the time or more;" 

SUPT, U. C. BREITHAUPT, Harlan County: 

"I think no locality has more need of such a school than that tributary 
to Holdrege, In case you deem it best to locate one of the junior normals at 
your disposal there, I shall do all in my power to get as many of my teachers 
to attend, the entire time as possible." 

Supt. J. W. Baumgardner of Box Butte County, Supt. E. E. 
Larson of Phelps County, ^upt. E. S. Dutcherof Red Willow 
County, Supt. O. W. Neale of Lincoln County, and Supt. Etta 
Brown of Cherry County, are potting forth herculean efforts for 
the success of the school in ibeir respective counties. Supt. W. 
H. Bartz, Principal of the Alliance junior normal, has matters in 
excellent order there. Supt. J. F. Conner, Principal of the Hol- 
drege junior normal, is master of the situation there. Supt. Geo. 
H. Thomas, Principal of the McCook junior normal, is equal to 
every responsibility of his office. Supt. W. H. Gardner, Princi- 
pal of the North Platte junior normal, is an executive of high 
rank, and Supt. R. H. Watson, Principal of the Valentine junior 
normal, is an organizer second to none. 

The citizens at each of the places where these schools are lo- 
cated are doing all that could be asked to make the stay of teach- 
ers pleasant as well as profitable. The statement made in behalf 
of each place by those whose words cannot be questioned is evi- 
dence beyond doubt that all who attend these schools will be 
given a hearty welcome and royal entertainment. 

ALLIANCE JUNIOR NORMAL 

FACULTY. •' 

Superintendent W. H. Bartz, of Alliance, Principal; Professor 
C. W. Philpott, of Lincoln, Instructor; Superint6ndent S. H. 
Martin, of Rushville, Instructor; Prof. P. E. McCoy, of Nor- 
folk, Instructor, Miss Nellie Schlee, of Hastings, Conductor of 
Model School. 



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roST OF ATTI5J^I>ANCE AT Al.LlANOR. 

^*Ther€ will be several place.-s where those who desire to work 
tor their board may do so. 

"We have some rooms suitable for light house-^keeping to ac 
commodate from two to eight persons clubbing together; should 
y,ou be able to form such clubs in your county let us know at once, 
80 that we may rjserve such rooms for said clubs; those willing 
to pay a little higher price for board, say $3.50 per week, should 
write us at once as we can supply about thirty at said rate for su- 
jje-rior board> Those wishing to pay $4 per week for bo-ard and 
room for first class accommodations should ^Iso write us. There 
will be a dining hall conducted here during the normal at which 
table board may be had for $2.75 per weeV. Well furnished 
rooms may be had at from 50 cents to one dollar a week for each 
teacher, two or moi'e occupying the room together, 

i W. H. Bartz, 
(Signed) ^ SupL City Schools 

( ,L W. Baximgardner, 

CouBty Superintendent 

For further information regarding cost of attendance at AHi- 
ance, address Supt, W, H, Bartz or Supt. J, W. Baumgardner, 
Alliance, Nebraska. 

HOLDREGE JFNIOR NORMAL 

FACULTY 

Supierintendent J> F. Conner, of Holdrege, Principal; Profes* 
s;or A. J. Mercer, of Lincoln, Instructor; Superintendent A. A. 
Heed, Superior, Instructor; Principal C. H> Miller of Wahoo, In- 
structor; Miss Anna Caldwell, of Lincoln, Conductor of Model 
School, 

'cost OV A'lTENDAKOE AT HOLDREGE 

'*Last year those who wished to be specially economical 
boarded themselves. Most of the others paid $3.00 to $3.50» 
Kone paid over $3.50 and quite a number obtained it for |2.75^ 
v^upt. Larson feels certain that he can safely promise board and 
lodging for |3.00 to $3.50 this year. Doubtless some will get it 
for less than $3»00 but he does not deem it wise to promise' this. 
Supt. Larson took entire charge of this last year and made a pei** 
sjofl-al canvass of the town. No diificultj was found by teachers 



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in securing^ places^ and Supt. Larson had a considerable number of 
places on his list that were not used. I heard no complaint 
whatever from teachers concerning accommodations or prices. I 
think it can be handled easier this year than last as those here last 
year will largely secure by mail the places they had last year, audi 
will also assist their friends who come this year for the first time, 

"Our committee has collected a fund of $300 for use in con- 
Jiection with the junior normal." 

(Signed) J. F. Co^nek, 

Supt. City Schools 

For further information concerning cost of attendance at 
Holdrege^ address J. F. Conner, Holdrege^ Nebraska. 

McCOOK JUNIOR NORMAL 

f ACITLTT 

Superintendent Oeo. H. Thomas, of McCook, Principal; Su- 
perintendent A. O. Thomas^ of Kearney, Instructor; Miss Cora 
O' Conn ell, Fremont High School, Instructor; Principal H. E, 
Bradford, of Lincoln, Instructor; Mrs. Sarah Brindley, of Colum- 
bus, Conductor of Model SchooL 

COST OF ATT^N DAIS' CE AT MCCOOK 

"We will maintain separate lists of boarding and rooming" 
•places, some |4 per week, some $3.50 per w'eek, and others $3 for 
board and room; we have at this writing rooms for more than 
twenty at no cost whatever; the ma^^imura charges for rooms 
alone, on our lists, is fifty cents per week; we will have conducted 
under our management a dining hall, where the largest possible 
tiumber will be acco-mmodated at the actual minimum cost; in this 
dining hall needy teachers will be enabled to wait on table for 
their board. By the use of this 'Sliding Scale'^ it i<* estimated 
that the average cost for board and room will be $2.55, We go" 
OH the principle that if there be teachers in attendance who want 
to pay for extras, let them do so, and we will assist them to find 
such accommodations, while for the others who are under great 
weed to economize, the committee will be constantly endeavoring 
to assist and help them, and make their course in the school just 
as cheap as it can be made. Bus and baggage fare will be free, 
Sks will also the school buildings, the halls and churches^ the court 



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room, light and ice. To do this, to show our desire to entertain 
ihis summer school pleasantly here, and our ability, the business 
men have put at the disposal of our committee $250, to be spent 
by them in such a way as will minister to the comfort of the 
teachers and he'p make the school a success. We feel tb.at th^ 
large number of beautiful and pleasant homes in McCook, the 
green grass, the public park, the water, the electric light, the 
band, the base ball team, as well as a superior school equipment, 
are features of a high educational value, which, while they may 
uot be estimated in dollars and cents to McCook's advantage, yet 
should be taken into account by the teachers in reaching their de- 
cision as to where they will attend." 

(Signed:) George H, Thomas, 

Supt. City Schools. 
For further information regarding McCook Junior Normal, 
address Supt. Ge©. H, Thomas, McCook. 

NORTH PLATTE JUNIOR NORMAL 

FACULTY 

Superintendent W. H. Gardner, of Auburn, Principal; Super- 
intendent Joseph Sparks, of Aurora, Instructor; Principal J. C, 
Orr, of North Platte, Instrujctor; Principal T. A. Butcher, of 
Ashland, Instructor; Miss Grace Greves, of Fremont, Conduck)r 
of Model School. 

COST OF ATTE JSTD A >^XE AT NOrTH PLATTE 

*T have investigated the situation here and find that we can 
give good room and board for $3.00 per week. Of course we 
can supply them with from 13.00 to |;4. 00 room and board if de- 
sired. 

"We have not had time yet to report relative to a dining 
hall, but think arrangements can be made for one. 

Good rooms can be obtained for 50 cts. and 11.00 per week. 

"I will state that if there is a good lecture course selected 
1 will guarantee the sale of 200 tickets.'^ 

(Signed) Oscar W. NealE, 

County Superintendent 

For further information relative to attendance at North Platte> 
address Supt. O. W. Neale, North Platte. 



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VALENTINE JUNIOR NORMAL 

FACULTY 

Superintendent R. H. Watson^ of Valentino, Principal; Super- 
intendent G. A, Gregory, of Crete, Instructor; Superintendent 
E. E. Magee^ of Fairmont, Instructor; Miss Eva O^Sullivan, of 
South Omaha High School, Instructor; Miss Eleanor Lally, of 
Lincoln, Conductor of Model School. 

COST OF ATTElJifDAKCJE AT VALENTINE 

"The dining hall here I am confident will be a success. We 
have raised |400 and that will equip the hall in good shape. We 
aim to fupoish board at actual cost, but in order to be safe we 
have decided to make a charge of $2.75 per week if paid the ten 
weeks in advance, or to the end of the terra from time of entrance, 
provided sHich entrance is not after the middle of the term, then 
it will be $3 per week. If board is paid weekly in advance the 
rate will be $3 per week. If at the end af the term there are suf- 
ficient funds on hand received from board to warrant a refund of 
'2.0 cents per week or more it will be refunded. If any teacher 
has to quit school on account of sickness, a refund will be made, 
in all such cases. We believe board will not cost teachers more 
than I2..50 per week where paid in advance. Furnished rooms 
will be from .50 cents to $1 per week. Some private rooms and 
board maybe had at $.3.50 to $4 per week. The average cost will 
be about $3. 50 — not over that. In no instance need board and 
lodging cost to exceed $3.75 per week, or $37.50 for the term." 
(Sign-ed) J. C Pettuohn, 

Sec'y Board of Education 

Fol* further inforroation relative to attendance at Valentine, 
address Supt. R. H. Watson,, Valentine. 

LECTURES AND ENTERTAINMENTS 

We are pleased to announce the following lecture talent for 
eack school: Frank R. Roberson, the most widely known 1^- 
turer on travel in America, will give one of his best lectures 
which will be illustrated by one hundred and tifty colored views. 
Wesleyan Male Quartette, no superior on this continent — after- 
noon and evening in two of their best programs. Debate on the 
Woman Suffrage Question between Miss Laura A. Greg;g, the 
Joan of Arc on this question in the West, and Dr. A. L. Bixby, 



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the Poet Laui-eate of Nertfraska, 

Dr. George E. Condra, University of Nebraska, will leclui-e 
ou "The Geography of Nebraska," illustrated by stereojiticon. 

Congressman E. J, Burkett wili lecture on "The Young Man 
and the New Woman." 

Governor J, H, Mickey will speark on "Good Citiaenship." 

Dr, W. A. Clark, Principal of the State Normal School at 
Peru, Dean Chas. Fordyce, of the Nebraska VVesleyan University, 
S-ftate Superintendent W. K, Fowler and Deputy J. L. McBrien 
will spend two days at each school, and each will give two ad- 
dresses on questions of peculiar interest to teachers. 

An effort is being made to secure the Slayton Jubilee Singers 
or some first class musical attraction for one entertainment at each 
school during the last week of the term, and we hope to be able 
to make this announcement in due time, 

FREE TEXT BOOKS 

Arrangements have been made whereby teachers in attend- 
ance at these schools will be furnished all necessary text books 
tree. This is an item of considerable importance to teachers in 
cutting down expenses. However, teachers should bring with 
them whatever text books and reference books they may have at 
their command. Such books will be of good service to their own- 
ers many times, 

A CHECK ON AGENTS 

No agent or firm will be allowed to annoy teachers by trying 
to take their orders for educational journals, helps, etc., in or 
around the school building, without special permission of the 
principal of the school. In no instance will exhibits of such sup' 
plies be tolerated in or around the school building. If teachers 
want supplies they may order them through their county superin- 
tendent, instructor, local dealer, or order for themselves through 
the mail. This action is taken to protect teachers from over-zeah 
ous agents, and to give to teachers the advantage of all discounts. 
The only exception we make to this rule is for the Nebraska 
Teacher. We believe every teacher in the state should subscribe 
for this paper. Authorized representatives of the Nebraska 
Teacher will be given a limited opportunity to present their terms 
and clubbing rates at each junior normal. 



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IN CONCLUSION 

In conclusion, let me impress this thought. The schools are 
in our hands. We are responsible for fheir character. Each of 
us has a work to do that can be done by no other. The burden 
is upon us all, and we may bear it bravely or shift it to other 
shoulders. Better schools await our united action. Division 
makes failure inevitable. 

Yours for Better Schools, 




State Superintendent. 



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